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Young People and Gambling 2017: 11-16 year olds in Great Britain

December 2017

New research from the UK Gambling Commission shows that new technology is providing children with opportunities to experience gambling behaviours through products, such as free-to-play casino games, social media or withing some app-based games, which do not have the same protections or responsible gambling messages as regulated gambling products. The data raises questions about the long term impact for children that are experiencing gambling without understanding the consequences.